Draft Thoughts (#31-45)

(Deyonta Davis and Cheick Diallo have dropped quite a bit by now. The intriguing Zhou Qi still out there (though the intriguing Thon Maker is long, long gone))

#31. Deyonta Davis (Celtics traded to Grizzlies) -- Fell a long way, think the Grizzlies got a reasonably priced guy that should fit their rotation.

#32. Ivica Zubac (Lakers) -- Don't know much about him. I think he's expecting to play next year, the Lakers look to have room on the roster for him.

#33. Cheick Diallo (Pelicans) -- Pelicans traded up to get him, if he can score, he can play for them.

#34. Tyler Ulis (Suns) -- Finally! The Suns needed another Kentucky guard. Whew! They must've been sweating the last few picks. I think Ulis can play, he reminded me of Shaun Livingston (offensively only, not defensively): he wants to pass first, get to the elbow for a 15 footer next. For teams that want to play high energy basketball, Ulis is a great fit (to the Nuggets with Jamal Murray might've been even better but he'll hook on with the Suns).

#35. Rade Zagorac (Grizzlies) -- Don't know him, not sure if he comes next year. If he can score from the perimeter then the Grizzlies will play him.

#36. Malcolm Brogdon (Bucks) -- Great pick. Brogdon in college was one of those guys that just does whatever needs to be done, I think his work ethic and smarts give him a great shot at making an NBA rotation. I think he'll play for the Bucks.

#37. Chinanu Onuaku (Rockets) -- Another Louisville product for the Rockets. Seems like the Rockets have piled up a lot of size tonight. Got a feeling Onuaku doesn't make the opening day roster.

#38. Patrick McCaw (Warriors) -- If he can score, he can hang. He'll probably be a practice player for a while but he'll be getting the best practice in the world.

#39. David Michineau (Clippers) -- No idea who this is.

#40. Diamond Stone (Clippers) -- Little surprised he fell this far, I thought he was really impressive in the U17 World Cup last summer. Rookies often get lost at the end of Coach Rivers' bench but I think he can play.

#41. Stephen Zimmerman (Magic) -- Fell too far, I think this guy can really play. Again, not sure where the Magic are going with any of these moves--don't dislike the choices just not sure I get them. I think this guy's gonna be a solid athlete at the next level.

#42. Isiah Whitehead (Jazz) -- Great pick, this kid can ball. The Jazz are one of those teams with a deep rotation, he'll get some run.

#43. Zhou Qi (Rockets) -- Curious to see him in action, he sounds great. Rockets might've picked up the real score of this entire draft.

#44. Isaia Cordinier (Hawks) -- Not sure if he plays right away or spends another year in Europe.

#45. Demetrius Jackson (Celtics) -- Celtics got another quality guard. Not sure if he gets playing time, unless a lot of trades take place (absolutely possible).